An energy expert from the University of Indonesia (UI), Ali Ahmudi\nAchyak, believes that the E10 policy\u2014which involves blending 10 per cent\nethanol into petrol\u2014could be implemented by 2027 as an initial step\ntowards the implementation of E50.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile E10 cannot be implemented in 2026, it can be applied in 2027.\nThis is because we already have E5, which contains 5 per cent ethanol,\u201d\nAli stated when contacted in Jakarta on Monday.<\/p>\n
Ali noted that increasing the ethanol content in fuel can be achieved\nby boosting the production of raw materials such as sugarcane, cassava,\nand maize.<\/p>\n
The government\u2019s ambition to develop E50 is based on the success of\nIndonesia\u2019s development of B50 biodiesel. However, unlike biodiesel\nwhich utilises palm oil, bioethanol raw materials include sugarcane,\ncassava, and maize.<\/p>\n
Ali emphasised that this difference requires careful consideration,\nas ethanol raw materials intersect with food security; for instance,\nsugarcane is also processed into sugar, and maize is used for animal\nfeed production. Therefore, he argued that an ecosystem must be\nestablished to ensure that energy security and food security can\ncoexist.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ecosystem must be prepared first, so that it does not disrupt\nfood security,\u201d Ali said.<\/p>\n
He continued that once the government successfully implements E10 in\n2027, it could then move to E20 in 2028 while simultaneously increasing\nthe production of ethanol raw materials. From planting to harvesting,\nAli estimates that sugarcane requires approximately nine months.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, E10 can be implemented in 2027, and then in 2028, we can add\nanother 10 per cent. The hope is that the sugarcane, cassava, and maize\nwill have been harvested,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Previously, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil\nLahadalia, stated that Indonesia would not need to import fuel products\nif E50 bioethanol is implemented. Nevertheless, Bahlil expressed that\nthe government does not want the ethanol requirements for the E50\nprogramme to rely on imports from other countries.<\/p>\n
According to Bahlil, having to import ethanol to meet E50 needs would\nbe equivalent to being dependent on other nations. \u201cWe do not want to\nimplement E10, E20, or E50 if the ethanol is imported from abroad. That\nwould be the same thing. We want to utilise our domestic production,\u201d he\nsaid, adding that the policy will be implemented gradually.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/experts-suggest-e10-biofuel-policy-could-be-implemented-by-2027-1790579193", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }